Marco Bezzecchi arrived in Brazil on Friday, struggling for motivation and two seconds off the pace. By Sunday he led from lights to flag for his fourth straight Grand Prix win. The boost he needed came from Valentino Rossi, who texted him race morning to tell him he was on a roll and to go for it.
Global motorsport championships like MotoGP depend heavily on international travel, freight logistics, and fuel supply. When geopolitical conflicts occur, the first effect is often disruption to transport networks. Airport closures,…
Max Biaggi has backed Marc Marquez to win the 2026 MotoGP title despite the Spaniard failing to reach the Grand Prix podium in either of the opening two rounds. The Aprilia ambassador told La Gazzetta dello Sport that Ducati and Marquez remain the favourites, adding that beating Marquez is difficult and becomes even harder if he has the best bike. Bezzecchi leads by 11. COTA starts Friday.
MotoGP Race Direction has completed its investigation into the Brazil track chaos at Goiania, confirming all issues will be rectified before the 2027 return. Saturday’s sinkhole was caused by an undocumented old sewage system collapsing beneath the surface, while Sunday’s asphalt degradation at Turns 11 and 12 resulted from significant heat and track activity after the Moto2 race. The circuit had not even wanted to host MotoGP until 2027.
The Baggers Are Here: Everything You Need to Know About MotoGP’s Boldest New SeriesWhen Harley Davidson and Dorna Sports announced the Bagger World Cup at EICMA in Milan last November,…
MotoGP introduces the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup at COTA this weekend, a brand new support series featuring heavily modified Road Glide touring machines producing over 200 horsepower. Nine riders across four teams take part, with two races running on Saturday alongside the MotoGP Sprint. All nine riders completed the first ever official test at COTA last weekend, covering 578 timed laps. Bagger racing going global.
Davide Tardozzi is not a man who panics easily. The Ducati team principal has spent years at the top of MotoGP, navigated title fights, managed egos and overseen the most…
Ducati team principal Davide Tardozzi has issued a stark warning after two rounds of Aprilia dominance. “We can’t always rely on Marc’s talent to make up for our shortcomings,” he said after Brazil. “Our rivals have improved significantly and now we must prove Ducati can close the gap.” Bagnaia has zero race points from two rounds. Marquez is still recovering from shoulder surgery. The pressure is on.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 unveiled their special USGP livery from the top of the Edge observation deck in New York on Tuesday, ahead of this weekend’s Americas Grand Prix at COTA. Designed by Aldo Drudi and Drudi Performance, the one-off scheme pays tribute to American culture and will appear on both Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli’s Ducatis on Sunday only. Valentino Rossi’s team know how to arrive in style.
The paddock barely had time to pack its bags after Brazil before the circus rolled north to Austin, Texas. Round 3 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship takes place at…